Today's celebrity birthdays: February 17, 2026

Happy birthday to entertainers like Rene Russo, Michael Jordan, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt! Keep on reading to see who else is celebrating their birthday and some career highlights!

Celebrity birthday highlights for February 17, 2026:

Actress Christina Pickles (1935) anchored "St. Elsewhere" as Nurse Helen Rosenthal and gave "Friends" fans the ultimate critical mother in Judy Geller. She finally snagged a Primetime Emmy in 2018 for her work in the short form series "Break a Hip."

Actress Rene Russo (1954) broke out in "Major League" and dominated the 90s with hits like "Get Shorty," "Tin Cup," and "The Thomas Crown Affair." She later returned to screens for "Thor" and delivered a Saturn Award-winning performance in "Nightcrawler."

Actor Richard Karn (1956) spent the 90s as the flannel-clad Al Borland on "Home Improvement" before taking over hosting duties for "Family Feud." He recently reunited with Tim Allen to co-host the History Channel series "More Power."